MOT EXPERTS have written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps begging him to end the six month MOT extension which could be putting motorists at serious risk.

MOT experts at the Independent Garage Association (IGA) claim damaged vehicles could be left “unrectified” which could see many dangerous cars left on the road. The IGA says stopping the extension will ensure cars are kept in a roadworthy condition and ensure roads remain safe.

Mr James said: “Now that the public are being encouraged to go back to work and avoid using public transport where possible, the time is right to stop the MOT extension.

“With approximately one-third of cars failing their initial MOT, millions of faults will be left unrectified if the full six-month extension goes ahead.

“Small defects that would have been found in the MOT test will worsen, not only leading to an increase in the number of dangerous cars on the road, but an increase in future repair costs for vehicle owners too.”

Alongside the safety concerts Mr James also warned motorists of the financial risks of travelling with cars which have not been well maintained.